Portion Control for Sweets

Instead of serving full-size sweets like brownies, present a tray of one-bite brownies. Empower the kids and ask them whether they want one or two, knowing that eating two bite-size brownies is still smaller than a full portion. But also serve a bowl of fruit salad or yogurt, and tell them they can have as they want.

Read the Nutrition Labels

By giving your kids the information, you're redirecting the need for a power struggle into an appropriate and useful outlet — utilizing the power of education. Saying, "let's see what the labels say" puts you both on the same team. Get more of Melissa's tips for teaching kids about nutrition
here.

Give Them a Voice

Give them "taste test books." It's a place for each kid to write down their opinions on the foods they try. Let them decorate each book so they can make them their own. It'll get them excited about trying new foods.